Alendronic acid/colecalciferol vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Denosumab was dispensed 100.6× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in March 2026 — 10,665 items versus 106 in England.
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Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Denosumab · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid/colecalciferol versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 106 | 10,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,141 | 120,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,238 | £1,990,026 |
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